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John Franklin Lamb

Birth	:	24 Jun 1891 Americus, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 1918 Edgewood, Harford County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Fruitland Cemetery, Americus, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.5078011, -96.3308029
Inscription	:	Co. G. 2nd BN C. W. S. He left his home in perfect health He looked so loving and brave We little thought how soon he'd be laid in a soldier's grave.
Description	:	WWI Casualty Listing: Died from disease in France. Units: 27 Co 164 Dep Brig, Ord Cas Det 2 Bn, Co G 2 Bn Chemical Warfare Service. "Americus Greeting" Oct. 9, 1918 "Jack" Lamb is Dead A.C. Lamb received a telegram Sunday bearing the sad news that his son, John Lamb, had died that morning at Edgewood, Maryland. The body will be brought here for burial. The cause of death was given as bronchial pneumonia. "Jack" as he was familiarly known by his associates, went to Camp Funston last June and has... Read More	WWI Casualty Listing: Died from disease in France. Units: 27 Co 164 Dep Brig, Ord Cas Det 2 Bn, Co G 2 Bn Chemical Warfare Service. "Americus Greeting" Oct. 9, 1918 "Jack" Lamb is Dead A.C. Lamb received a telegram Sunday bearing the sad news that his son, John Lamb, had died that morning at Edgewood, Maryland. The body will be brought here for burial. The cause of death was given as bronchial pneumonia. "Jack" as he was familiarly known by his associates, went to Camp Funston last June and has been in the service since. He was born and grew to manhood in this community and has many friends who will join the family in mourning his untimely death. "Private Frank was an excellent soldier, industrious and ambitious, who was universally liked by his officers and his fellow soldiers and his unfortunate death is a source of genuine sorrow to all of us. Signed: Richard W. Thomas, 1st Lieut. C.W. U.S.A. commanding. Obituary -- Americus Greeting --October 16, 1918--The Lamb Funeral The funeral of John Franklin Lamb was held at the family residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and interment was made in the Fruitland cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. M. R. Molesworth of the M. E. Church. Those who furnished the music were J. W. Myser, Charley McAuley, Miss Lucille McAuley and Mrs. Hattie Bruce, with Miss Minnie Reider presiding at the organ. He was born June 24th, 1891, and had lived all his life in this vicinity. His death was caused by pneumonia, and occured at the base hospital at Edgewood, Maryland, Oct. 5, 1918. He was 26 years, 4 months and 12 days old. He leaves his father A. C. Lamb of this place, and three brothers and one sister besides his aged grandmother, Mrs. Henry Lamb to mourn his loss. The brothers are O. P. Lamb of Windsor, MO., Clarence Lamb of Bushong, and Korah Lamb, of Greenville, S. C. who is in the army. The sister is Miss Lottie Lamb of this place. He was a soldier at the time of his death. The pallbearers were Pearl Gaither, Warren Benson, Lester Johnson, Sidney Ryman, Ernest Snyder and Ellis Haworth. The interment was made in the family lot in Fruitland Cemetery. At the cemetery, Co., A of this city furnished the firing squad, that gave him the military salute of an honored and departed soldier. It is hard to think that in the prime of life he had to be called over the river and our community was shocked when the news of his death first reached us, and the heart felt sympathy of all is extended the bereaved ones.

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John Franklin Lamb's memorial is located at: Fruitland Cemetery, Americus, Lyon County, USA.
When did John Franklin Lamb death?
John Franklin Lamb death on 6 Oct 1918 in Edgewood, Harford County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Franklin Lamb's memorial?
Latitude: 38.5078011
Longitude: -96.3308029

Family Members:

Parent

Adalaska Cyrus Lamb

(1859 - 1927)

Ruth Emeline Yeakley Lamb

(1853 - 1915)

Siblings

Clarence Blackburn Lamb

(1882 - 1965)

Claude C “"Korah" and "Hop"” Lamb

(1895 - 1971)

Lottie Ann Lamb Brasier

(1898 - 1961)

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Coordinate: 38.5078011, -96.3308029

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8. Sunnyside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4202995, -96.2055969

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Coordinate: 38.6370100, -96.3942700

14. Peyton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3819210, -96.4209340

15. Comiskey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6521988, -96.3535995

16. Bushong Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6366997, -96.2431030

17. Rosean Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5344009, -96.1464005

18. Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4084053, -96.1796799

19. Little John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6568300, -96.4175100

20. Soden Family Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3872190, -96.1813510

21. Four Mile Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6086200, -96.5097000

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Emporia, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3546982, -96.2082977

23. Gilbert Family Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6895800, -96.3458500

24. Agnes City Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6880989, -96.2799988